Sinulog in Sto. Nino



Yesterday was a happily busy day for us. We were all dressed early for mass at 1040 at the Redemptorist Church so we would make it in time for Mama Sol's lunch invitation at their residence in Sto. Nino. As we got to the village, we noticed that the homeowners were really into the Sinulog fiesta seriously (though it's one week earlier than the real Sinulog Fiesta of the city). The houses had catering service for their fiesta visitors. At Mama Sol's it was the same scenario. Jerry and I enjoyed SMALL portions of the yummies (diet) but ended up feeling bloated just the same *grins sheepishly*. I had 1 tbsp of kilawin, 3 tbsp of plain rice, 2 tbsp of baked macaroni, 1 large prawn, 2 crab pinchers, about 1 tbsp of crab meat (peeled from the shell by my thoughtful hubby!), a small matchbox-sized lechon skin, a small serving of buko pandan and custard pie. Oh the kids ate all they could (lucky them!).



By 3pm the parade already started. It was a colorful display of costumes and floats by the Sto. Nino villagers complete with hired Sinulog dancers. It was a site especially for Matt and Kyle seeing the performers dance with the blessed Sto Nino icon. The fireworks and beat of the bass drums and snares, though quite deafening, really completed the fiesta atmosphere.



@--->--- Linnor